Jumping the Broom
“Sometimes the only way to get past family drama... is to jump right over it.”
Synopsis
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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JUMPING THE BROOM - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-09
Top Cast
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Paula Patton
Sabrina Watson
Laz Alonso
Jason Taylor
Angela Bassett
Mrs. Watson
Loretta Devine
Mrs. Taylor
Meagan Good
Blythe
Tasha Smith
Shonda
Julie Bowen
Amy
DeRay Davis
Malcolm
Valarie Pettiford
Aunt Geneva
Mike Epps
Willie Earl
Pooch Hall
Ricky
Romeo
Sebastian
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mr. Watson
Gary Dourdan
Chef
T.D. Jakes
Reverend James
El DeBarge
Singer
Tenika Davis
Lauren
Vera Cudjoe
Mabel
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.71x
+$31.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salim Akil
- Screenplay & Story
- Arlene Gibbs, Elizabeth Hunter
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Jumping the Broom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $6.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.7M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Our Stories Films, TDJ Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salim Akil
Arlene Gibbs, Elizabeth Hunter
Edward Shearmur
Anastas N. Michos
Terilyn A. Shropshire
T.D. Jakes, Tracey Edmonds, Michael Mahoney, Elizabeth Hunter, Curtis Wallace
Department Leadership Roster
Salim Akil
Director
Arlene Gibbs
Screenplay
Elizabeth Hunter
Screenplay
T.D. Jakes
Producer
Tracey Edmonds
Producer
Michael Mahoney
Producer
Elizabeth Hunter
Producer
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Anastas N. Michos
Director of Photography
Curtis Wallace
Producer
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Glendon Palmer
Producer
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jumping the Broom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jumping the Broom about?
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Who directed Jumping the Broom?
Jumping the Broom was directed by Salim Akil.
Who stars in Jumping the Broom?
The principal cast of Jumping the Broom includes Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good.
When was Jumping the Broom released and how long is it?
Jumping the Broom was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jumping the Broom?
Jumping the Broom had a reported production budget of $6.6M and grossed $37.7M at the worldwide box office (5.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Jumping the Broom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jumping the Broom was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jumping the Broom?
Jumping the Broom holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).